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Airport communications boss Gordon Robertson said they’d had more than 5000 responses and were working on a report which would show “detail on sentiment and the geographical spread of the feedback responses”.

He added “The responses will help us map the design of the proposals we put forward for the second stage of the consultation in 2017.

“We recognise people have very real concerns. The aim of the consultation is to allow us to grow to meet demand at peak times while minimising disruption on the ground.”

Edinburgh Airport is consulting on potential flight path changes

The proposed implementation of new flight paths would coincide with the use of RNAV technology, which allows airports to increase the number of aircraft which can take off and land.

Since the launch of the consultation in June, airport bosses claim to have delivered 640,000 leaflets to doors, as well as running TV, newspaper and online adverts.

Public meetings have also been held in areas that could be affected.

Robertson added: “The use of RNAV technology will tighten the approach of departing and arriving aircraft to a more concentrated approach.

“This will enable us to put forward options that show we can grow as an airport, maximise the safety of passengers and overfly fewer people on the ground than we do at present.”

At the time spokeswoman Helena Paul said: “It is grossly unfair to impose noise levels of over 80 decibels on people who bought their homes far from any flight paths and had no reason to worry about aircraft noise.

“The airport can grow without creating new flight paths and imposing noise on people. We will fight this all the way.”